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Beautifully restored 1922 craftsman bungalow in a prime Lodi wine tasting area

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Experience the charm of Merlot Bungalow, a beautifully restored 1922 craftsman style bungalow in the heart of Lodi. With its hardwood floors, wood paneling, and antiques throughout, this home offers a unique blend of history and comfort. The sunny kitchen is surrounded by camelias and features remarkable natural light views of the tree-lined neighborhood and park across the way.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully restored 1922 craftsman bungalow in a prime Lodi wine tasting area

Bring your family group or friends to this beautiful Ca. bungalow in the heart of Lodi and wine country. This home has been beautifully restored with antiques throughout. This craftsman style bungalow built in 1922 has hardwood floors and wood paneling and is over 2600 sq. ft. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a large front room, formal dining room with built in leaded glass sideboard, family/game room, den/office, atrium, and reading nook. The kitchen has been completely remodeled with granite counters but still has the remarkable 1926 Fridgidaire ice box that is perfect for storing wine. The sunny kitchen and dining area is surrounded outside by camelias which are by most of the unique windows that fill the house with natural light. They also allow for beautiful views of the tree lined neighborhood and the park across the way in this prime location. You can also enjoy reading in the cozy nook or the private plant filled atrium. The huge fenced backyard offers a patio for enjoying a cup of coffee or having a group get-together for a barbeque. The patio table seats 8 and there is additional wicker furniture and a picnic table with benches for larger groups. The Merlot Bungalow sits across the street from a popular kids park and is 2 blocks away from downtown Lodi which offers many wine tasting rooms, restaurants, art galleries, shopping and theaters. In addition Lodi offers access to over 80 wineries with award winning wines for your wine tasting pleasure. Also within walking distance is Hutchins Street Square which hosts many events and weddings. You may also want to go to Lodi Lake and nature center with its beautiful park , picnic area and water activities. Near-by is historic Micke's Grove with history museum, zoo, golf, and Japanese Tea Garden. North of Lodi is the skydiving center, airport and restaurant. Just west of Lodi and Lodi Lake is historic Woodbridge.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Must have pre-approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are stairs.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must have pre-approval for an event.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Must have pre-approval for an event.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 571754

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Lodi, CA

What's nearby

  • Lodi Chamber of Commerce - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lodi Lake Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mokelumne River - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Parkwest Casino Lodi - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Woodbridge Winery - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Lodi Transit Center - 11 min walk
  • Stockton, CA (SCK-Stockton Municipal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Guantonio’s - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ollie's Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪California Al's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lodi Beer - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully restored 1922 craftsman bungalow in a prime Lodi wine tasting area pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beautifully restored 1922 craftsman bungalow in a prime Lodi wine tasting area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully restored 1922 craftsman bungalow in a prime Lodi wine tasting area?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Beautifully restored 1922 craftsman bungalow in a prime Lodi wine tasting area located?

Located in the centre of Lodi, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lodi Chamber of Commerce and World of Wonders Science Museum. Lodi Lake Park and Mokelumne River are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lodi Transit Center is 11 minutes by foot.

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Beautifully restored 1922 craftsman bungalow in a prime Lodi wine tasting area Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas stay

Great house with a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gathering for a wedding

Perfectly located in town. Walking distance to park, shopping, food, theater. Hutchin Street Square Activities. Beautiful craftsmanship, plenty of room and we all felt like we were at home. Highly recommended.!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Amenities, communication
This is a beautiful house with a pretty back yard setting. It worked well for my out state family members to stay all together for a family wedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend stay

Great place to stay for family wedding we were attending. Very close to a park for our grandkids. Close enough to walk to downtown for coffee in the mornings. We were welcomed with snacks and beautiful flowers! Charming older bungalow home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lodi Vacay

The hosts were great with communication and very helpful with suggestions for restaurants and activities. The house was a very spacious and unique older home with a well equipped kitchen. The outdoor patio was a wonderful space and we even had a fire one night. The only negative was the odor in the house when we first got there…it was completely closed up and had a very pungent musty smell. It improved with opening up the house and getting fresh air in. Overall,the house met our needs with our favorite spot being the outdoor patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We had a wonderful time in Lodi at this beautiful home. Right across from a great park and close to downtown Lodi. Gorgeous backyard! Loved it! Lynn
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We had the best time in that adorable house! The house was beautiful and so clean! The owners were so kind and made the check in and out process so easy! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovingly restored craftsman is perfect for a holiday family gathering

Just entering the house and admiring all the craftsman details is a delight. Plenty of space for a family to spread out. The kitchen is roomy and well stocked - pots, pans, and room for 2-3 cooks plus a breakfast nook for family members who want to observe and chat. Lovely location in town.The downtown area is walkable and the grocery stores for last minute food runs are a 5 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quentin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Merlot House

We had an excellent stay. The house is in a great location close to downtown Lodi. We were in town for graduation and the back yard made a great location for our family to hang out together. I would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in the Downtown!

We rented this home for a Church choir that played at our Youth Retreat for the weekend. They loved how close it was to the church, the downtown and eateries. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

We enjoyed our stay in this beautifully restored home. The location was perfect!

This is a wonderful home in a great part of Lodi. Walking distance to the downtown. The home was beautifully appointed and we enjoyed our stay tremendously!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House is great

Really enjoyed our stay here. House is in a perfect location near downtown. All the bedrooms are comfortable, downstairs living area is large with multiple rooms such as parlor, living room, dining room etc. Backyard has a nice seating area with outdoor furniture. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house with a big yard

The house was very nice. It worked out for our group who was in town for a sports tournament, and it was great for our dog with a large, fully fenced yard. The neighborhood is very nice to walk through and there is a great bakery about two blocks away that we walked to every morning. The only drawback there was that there tends to be a fair amount of loud traffic, IE big diesel pickups so if you are a very light sleeper make sure to bring ear plugs. But it was definitely not an all night long thing. The house is older so the configuration is a little dated, with just one upstairs bathroom where all the bedrooms are. But it was very clean and organized, lots of towels in all the bags and kitchen. The backyard has a really nice seating area with gas and charcoal grill to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredibly charming 100 year old home!

Maurie's home has been lovingly restored to its grandeur & the bedrooms are super cozy upstairs. Walkability is ideal. Backyard is huge! Very spacious for a large (or small!) group with room for everyone. Delighted to have stayed in a piece of history.
Stayed 19 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Pam G., Carson City, NV

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little touches

Little touches like fresh flowers, a bottle of Lodi zin, snacks and decorative pumpkins and gourds were so thoughtful and appreciated. It was lovely spending time out back at the table under the trees. Kitchen was immaculate and totally adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maurie and

Maurie and Keith were lovely hosts, and they shared some terrific recommendations on the local scene when we arrived. Merlot Bungalow is cozy and well located with all the comforts of home. Excellent location and comfortable home. Street/train noise was a little louder than expected but some white noise machines took care of it. Great find!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location - Best Backyard

This house is perfect for those who want the flavor of downtown Lodi, and also would like to relax in a quiet and beautiful garden. There is a park across the street for families, and the house is perfectly equipped. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs. The office can be a 4th. and it is downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a group

We were three small families and had plenty of room for everyone. There are several downstairs gathering rooms along with a large dining room and a fully stocked kitchen. It’s a lovely neighborhood and parking was easy. The Internet was spotty but we didn’t ask for any help so maybe that could’ve been fixed. The clean up/check out process was minimal which we appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

De B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property. Both charming and spacious. Kitchen is well appointed minus a toaster. Bedrooms are large and comfortable. Well appointed with good furniture suitable to age of house. A/C runs well which is needed in hot summer months. It would be more efficient if the small gaps were sealed around all windows. My biggest complaints are superficial:1 toilet paper provided is cheap and thin. Bring your own and problem solved. 2 it's across from a park that was busy all day. We enjoyed the noise of kids playing but i know not everyone does3 its in a corner of a fairly busy intersection with 4 way stop. Noise level with cars was moderate to high at times, as people loved to play their bass music super loud when driving, and remember it's a 4 way stop so often times it rattled windows whie waiting theiir turn thru intersection. I really wish I knew the history of the house given how large the propery is for the time it was built. Yard is large, shaded and has lots of seating! Beautiful property!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V., Lower Lake, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a wonderful stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Merlot Bungalow. Beautifully and comfortably furnished with everything you could possibly need. Our family group of 8 had plenty of room to relax and reconnect. The downstairs den/bedroom with attached bath was especially handy for one with mobility challenges. Relaxing oasis in the backyard. This home is wonderfully restored with all the quirks of an older home intact. Yes, the street traffic can be noisy, but the location is perfect. Terrific hosts and the welcome wine and cheese gave us a delicious start! We only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

M M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Wine Tasting Weekend!

This was a perfect house to stage my wedding engagement celebration with a few of my closest girlfriends to have brunch, enjoy a day of wine tasting around Lodi, order Guantonio's for dinner, and play card games. Many memories, laughs, and stories of the weekend were all encased in this great house, which we couldn't stop exploring and wondering about the time when it was built. So many historical elements of interest and character while having the functionality of modern day amenities. And the kitchen items, including knives, dishes, and cutting boards, were of quality. So often VRBO's have cheap kitchenware. This house had a fully stocked kitchen that fit all of our serving needs. We won't hesitate to stay here again when our needs find us in Lodi!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in downtown Lodi!

We enjoyed our stay at Merlot Bungalow very much. Traffic was little busy at this corner of downtown, but with the air conditioning running, it helped to baffle some of the sound during the evening hours. We particularly enjoyed all of the beautiful antiques inside and the patio outside at night. We will definitely look at Merlot Bungalow for our next visit to Lodi.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Third fantastic stay at this property!

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at this property. It is perfect for our family. So clean and well equiped. How sweet to get bottles of wine and sweets upon arrival. The owners are so responsive. I can't say enough good things about this rental...that's why we have stayed here 3 times! Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely old home with beautiful original workmanship

The house was fabulous for six friends we got together for a long needed gathering… It was spread out enough for a very comfortable stay.. I would’ve given it 5 stars but the street noise knocked it down to 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021